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What is a Vanuatu solar PV system?

This project is aligned to the Government of Vanuatu’s National Energy Road Map for increasing the energy access for rural communities in Vanuatu. The installed solar PV system is a stand-alone 230/400 VAC 50Hz solar micro-grid combined with 48V batteries operating 24 hours and 7 days a week.

Will Vanuatu still have electricity?

Current estimates indicate that, even after these initiatives are completed, many thousands of households in Vanuatu will still not have access to electricity.

What does the new Nerm mean for Vanuatu?

This updated NERM reflects this aim. Taking advantage of new information on energy use in Vanuatu and on energy efficiency potential (that was not available when the 2013 NERM was developed), it sets out new energy efficiency targets and specific actions to promote energy efficiency.

Why is Vanuatu developing alternative fuels for generating electricity?

This growth is encouraging as it provides confidence that Vanuatu is developing alternatives to diesel for generating electricity. This will reduce reliance on a single fuel (and the related risks to affordability) as well as achieve renewable energy targets for sustainability purposes.

Why does Vanuatu have a low electricity price?

Due to Vanuatu’s reliance on imported fossil fuels, international fuel prices largely determine the affordability of electricity and transport energy in Vanuatu. For instance, the decrease in the price of diesel fuel at the end of 2014 led to an 11 percent drop in the electricity price (Vt53.77 in November 2014 to Vt47.82 in March 2015).

How diverse is Vanuatu's primary energy supply?

The ability to assess the diversity of Vanuatu’s primary energy supply is limited because much of the supply comes from biomass, where there is a lack of recent and accurate data. Given this, the assessment below focuses on the mix of sources used for electricity generation.